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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03


KENTUCKY ELHeTIsN. =. LOUISVILLE,
August ELECTIONS for the State and
legislative officers of Kentucky passed of
quietly TO day. The Labor and Prohibition
vote ia sln aller than was anticipated. In
Louisville the Democratic majority is about
2,OO0-a Democratic gain of nearly 1900
over the last election. The city elects a
solid Dem ocratic legislative ticket, and de-
feats local option by heavy majority
County and city give Democratic majority
of 5000.
Lsesgra returns from the State indicate
Republican gains, but, the following
Democratic ticket estimated majority will
be from %, 900 to $4,000. Governor, Simon
Bolivar Buckner; Lieutenant Governor, G..
W. Bryan; Auditor, Fayette Hewitt; Treas
urer, j. w. Tate; Acknowledgement, W. Fl.
Hardin; Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton, j. D. Pickett; Land Register, Thos.
Corbett
Gen Buckner appears to have run ahead
of his ticket, and the Democratic losses are
mainly in local contests Lexington gave
its first Democratic majority in several
years. The Legislature will be largely
Democrat c. and will elect U. s. senator in
January 10 succeed Senator Beck.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

Hon. A. NJ. Keiley's family are summer
ing in Switzerland, while he remains at his
post as one of the Judges of the Interna-
tional Court at Cairo. Egypt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

Nor CANDIDArE.-'Ehe Augusta Chron-
icle says that Governor Gordon is not and
Will not be candidate for the nomination
for Vice President, and that he is certain
fill the next vacancy from Georgia. The
Chronicle strongly opposed the nomination
Of Gen. Gordon for Governor, but is warm
supporter Of his adminias ration.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

The Roanoke Machine Works have
closed contract with the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad, to furnish 800 box cars
inside of 80 days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

AN ATHEIST SUCCUMBs To THE Pope
A curious scene was witnessed the other
day at the Vatican. M. Leo Taxil, whose
real name is Jongand, formerly wrote some
of the most nti-clerical" works ever
printed. According to his own account,
while composing a diatribe against Joan Of
Arc he had to refer to the history Of her
trial and condemnation, and was SO struck
with the angelic character of the heroine
that he felt himself suddenly converted to
the very faith he was abusing.
He proceeded instanter to Rome to i'm
plore the Pope's forgiveness and blessing.
His Holiness at once granted him private
| audience, which lasted half ali hour, during
| which he wept at the feet of the Holy Fa.
Their. At length the Pope consented to give
him his blessing on condition that in his fu-
ture work he would labor to undo all the
harm he had done to the Catholic Church,
Mr.. Leo Taxil promised that he would dc
his best, and departed. Before leaving,
however, he had to make the piquant con
fession that he had not yet been able to
convert bis wife. WAC remained a hardened
| atheist.-PaN Mall Gazette.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

The Richards Presbyterian congrega-
tion in Pocahontas Co., West Va, has call
ed Rev. S. L. Wilson, of Appomattox, Vir-
ginia, to become the pastor of that Church.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

AN ERROR CONFESSED Hartford
Courant is partly owned by United States
Senator Hawley, who was gallant soldier
in the Union army. The Courant, which
at first took sides against President Cleve-
land in the Grand Army matter, has dis,
covered that there is nothing to be made,
party-wise, by joining with the Tuttles and
the Fairchilds and the pension claim agentR
in their bowling and upjustifiable assaults
upon the President. That paper now very
coolly and significantly turns round and
says: ''If Genral Tuttle, of Iowa, has any
lucid intervals, he ought to realize that his
interference with tho ST. Louis programme
in relation to the visit of the President was
very foolish piece of business" The
Coursns Iots tAe sspalsy.' speech of Gen.
Fairchill down easy by declaring that s'his
remarks were made in heat, and ought not
to have been reported" All this is en-,
couragiug, and shows that the revilers OF
the President are rapidly diminishing both
in numbers and Importance. Sun.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

A. D. Morrison, one of the oldest and
M, st widely known citizens of Rockbridge,
attempted suicide last week by cutting his
threat ssith a razor and shoe knife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

LoNpoa, July GA dispatch from
Yeheran 1ays that tie Shah OF Persia will
start "a 4 tour Of the Industrial centres Of
Eprala IL April Rsss,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

EsaYg tains aud destructive foods occur
red last wesk in sha Valley Of tss Savannah
liysg Gsars!al
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AmmOniated Goods, Kanit, &C

Farmers will find 1t to their interests decid-
eddy to call on me at my store before buying or
obligating themselves elsewhere or in any
reliable manufacturers can learn OF only on
guaranteed analysis, and always want the
h 1ghest can get andiwant 1t made by QisihS
terested as we'll 40 interested parties. (,The De.
partment of Agriculture established in this
and other states for tn protection Of farmers.
for instance)
If the quality and quantity of valuable
properties In fertilizer are not to be con-
sidered, neither is the quality and weight
OF sugar in barrel, or Of meat on a hog to be
considered, That we can learn the valuable
properties and quantity of these properties In
q fertilizer Is fact too well known to be Quea-
toned by any intelligent observer. and there
Ia way provided for learning these things
and every farmer should take advantage Of 1t,
as every one has to help to pay for It,
offer special prices and liberal terms to
parties buying In oGr lots ut sny depot on any
railroad IN Augusta county.
aug s-st JAS. 3. BLAcKLxx,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

Bristol. Tenn, on the Virginia line is to
have h tel which will cost $50, 1000.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

DEATH OF Mrs. ELvIRA W. MooRMAN
This lady, the aged and highly-respected
wife of the late Dr. J. J. Moorman, died at
her residence in this place on the 25rd July,
after an illness lasting over a period Of
many months. Mrs. Norman had reached
the venerable age of 50 years, and since the
death of her lamented husband several
years ago, her health has been on a con-
slant decline, but for several months her
condition has been such that death, had it
come at any tilie, would not have been al
together unexpected. Although she had
been great sufferer, her last moments
seemed perfectly free from pain and ul-
clouded, and she passed away as one en-
tering upon a pleasant sleep,
Appropriate funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. E. c. Gordon, D. D., at
the Presbyterian church, of which she had
long been member, on Sunday evening,
after which a large procession of admirers
went to East Hill cemetery to bid her re-
mains last farewell.-Salens Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

Thirty pae fsts3as sese efersoms, ana
ase aasahs eaodFesd fsea hsaA Ii New
gak sasa fa's.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

DEATH OF REV. DR.. NoRwooD.-This
morning about 81 o'clock Rev. DR.. Nor
wood, Of the Episcopal faith, died at his
residence in this city.
DR.. Norwood was called to Richmond
about 1887 by Assistant Bishop Moore. He
was placed in charge of Monumental church,
and while its pastor the scheme to build st.
Paul's church was started. And it was
mainly through his exertions that that ed,.
fee was erected,
4 fter It's completion he became Rector;
from there be went to Georgetown, d. O.;
from thence to Old Church in Hanover
county, and prior to his late sickness he
was in charge Of Emanuel Church in Hen
rico county. DR.. Norwood in his days OF
activity and bright church success was a
worthy member of that glorious christian
trio composed Of Adam Empie, Geo. Wood
bridge and himself, all of whom ministered
| to the spiritual wants of Richmond congre
cations, and have passed to their REST: De,
| ceased was ahont 50 years of age. He
leaves three soma and two daughters. He
died next door to the church (St. Paups)
he was SO instrumental in erecting Rich
mond Truth, July 29h.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

The Zee Camp of Confederate veterans
will take charge of the preparation AID the
ceremonies of laying the eorner atope 70;
the Lee Monument at Richmond.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

The four long years of sanguinary strife
the Union-loving people of the North
struggled, bled, and died to make their
''erring sisters of the South stay in ''the
best government the world ever eaw," and
enjoy the priceless privileges of American
citizens. And now after they have succeed
led, with en- unaccountahle' perverseness,
they turn around and attempt to undo their
own work, and strive to prevent the prodigal
sons who have arisen and returned to their
faiher's house from enjoying the privileges
and blessings of the old home. Aud thus
we see Ex-Governor Alger, of Michigan, and
bloody shirt patriots of his kidney, are very
seriously exercised because President
Cleveland "put ex-rebels in the cabinet"
Well, if the Southern people have been
thoroughly whipped back into the Union.
can't they SO anywhere they please from a
coal-hin to cabinet. More than that, can t
one of the most rantankerous of them all
go into the vice presidency next year? Fitz
Lee and the democratic convention will
''see you later" On that conundrum. We
are in the Union, we are with the per-
quisites thereuuto belonging or anywise
appertaining, as the lawyers say.-DanpsHe
Register.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
Three of the most sasred of Mormon il

Three of the most sacred of Mormon in
situations are located on one square in Salt
bake City. They are the Tabernacle, the
Assembly Hall and the Temple-all gigan-
enduring material. The Temple was begun
10 1858, is not yet completed, and up to the
present time has involved an expenditure
Of nearly four million dollars. Most of the
Squares ia galt Lake City contain ten
acres of ground. 1t is eonfessadly beanti-
full place, whose strange history will not be
among the least wonderful attractions OF its
future.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

r. II N A Ii IthN EN Oh
Washington, July 26.-Hon. Joseph S. Mil
Ter, commissioner of internal revenue, to.
day submitted to secretary Fairehiid a pre-.
vice during the fiscal year ended June 3d.
of internal revenue for the fiscal year just
ended were sis, S35, 757. This is 81 ,932,
SSS more than the collection. for the pre-
vious fiscal year.. The cost of collection
was about $4,075,0 600. The receipts from
the different objects of taxation, as compar
ed with the receipts for the previous year,
were as follows: Spirits, $6S ,S99, S22, de-
crease of 50, 262, 944; tobacco, $50, 10e, 067
an decrease of 90, 200, 705; fermented liquors,
S21, 922, 1877, an increase of So, 245, $50
oleomargarine, $723, 949, all increase; banAs
and bankers, 81, 2S9, all increase; misoel
laneous, $247, 945, an increase of $21, 435 =
The quantities of distilled spirits, fermcnt
ed LIQUORS, manufactured tobacco, snuff,
cigars, and cigarettes on which tax was paid
during the year were as follows: Spirits dis.
titled from grapes, apples and peaches,
1911, 532 gallons, decrease of 344, 1852;
spirits distilled from other materials, GO.
1GS, S5a gallons, decrease Of 3, 126 SOB;
number of cigars. 5, TVS, a05, 44a, an increase
of 277, 406 955; number of cigarettes, l, 584.
sos, 900, an increase of 273, 543, $50; snuff,
6,56l,S73 pounds, an increase of 395, 1926;
tobacco, 1919. 937, 64S pounds, an increase of
IA, 511, 445; fermented liquors, %. l21, 526
barrels, an increase of 2, 4l0,593 barrels
The above-fgures indicate decrease in the
consumption of spirituous liquors and a
corresponding increase in the consumption
of malt liquors. The collections in Mary
land were $g, ST5, 59T; Delaware. Sa63, 297;
North Carolina, $3.50, 7O1; Pennsylvania,
$6, 100, 257; Virginia, So, 923, 396; West Vir-
ginia, s53s, 1856.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

vI24lNIA-City of Staunton, viz,
This day f. l.. Edmundsou Secretary of the
Valley Mutual Life Association OF Virginia.
personally appeared before me, in the city OF
stanton, and made oath that the foregoing
statement is true to best OF his knowledge and
belief. Given under my hand this LIST day OF
August, 1887. NEWTON AHGENBRIGHT,
aug SIT Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

A MEETING OF the STOCKHOLDERS
"a OF the Staunton Life Association of Vir-
ginia will be held at their office August 9th,
at 10 A. M. '
BY order of the Board of Directors.
81. M. McILHANY, Sec.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03

OHIO REPUBLICANs.-The Republican
Convention of Ohio nominated Foraker for
Governor. This was expected, Thomas ].
pringie, of Springfield, is the candidate for
Lieut. Governor. Senator Sherman got the
Endorsement he sought, for the President
next year, but IL was understood to be
merely sham, as he himself stated on the
platform that the endorsement resolution
gould have no binding effect upon the dis
trict conventions next year. A high pro-
tective tariff platforra YES adopted, with the
usual denunications Of the Democrata and
Democratic principles. The platform also
favored liberal pensions to the soldiers and
sailors of the Union, adequate appropria-
tons for the improvement Of OR national
water ways, and national aid to education
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
"Who il Professor Schele De We're ?"

A distinguished Professor in the Unior
Theological Seminary, of New York, wa:
asked the above question, and below is his
answer, which we commend to our read
ers -
You asl. me what think of Prof. Scheie
de We're. This is my answer ; i feel great
ly obliged to him for his very valuable in.
structions in Anglo-Saxon, French aud
German. / have built upon them ever
since l was able to use these languages,
with ease, in my theological studies after
leaving the University, and was thereby
prepared for few years course of study
! in Europe. I doubt whether anyone in
| America has done SO much for the advance
ment of the study of early English and the
languages of the Continent of Europe as he
| has. His name is an ornament to the
University of Virginia. of which the Al
nmni are Justly proud. hope be will
| long continue in his professorship. ! shall
always be thankful that a good Providence
| led me to make my college studies at the
University of Virginia rather than in Yale,
whittier l at first intended to SO. The fac
ulty at that time was, in my judgment, the
best in America. The management of the
University was of the very best. lam sorry
I have the impression that the management
has not been as good since. Certainly the
University of Virginia does not rank as
high as it used to do among the colleges
and Universities of Americ.: They ought
not TO haze allowed Gi!derslaeve Or Price
to go. hope that those who have charge
of the University will aim high; that they
will strengthen the hands of the noble pro-
fessors who have stood in their ranks
through the,yeals Of trial, and that they will
increase their number by wise selection Of
the choicest men. The University of Vir-
ginia is the best prepared of any American
Institutions, to be real university, and
can bit hope that the managers will make
It what it vas designed to be, the GREATEST
university of the South. To do this they
must secure men of national repute-sohol.
ars like Gildersleeve, Bledsoe, Schele and
MEG uffey, that attracted students to the
University and kept them there, satisfied
and delighted with these professors and
their instruction.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

now LOST.-Strayed from Fulcher,s Dis.
" tfllery, large RED, SHORT-HORN
cow, white spot in forehead, and white spots
about three weeks. A reward will be paid for
her recovery. Address Box 49, Staunton, Va
aug &t W. G. STRAUGHAN.
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL and ME-
CHANICAL COLLEGE,
The 10th session of this college commences
on Wednesday, September IA, 1887.
Tuition Free.-Expenses Sl35.O0 per session of
5months. Type-writing taught on the REM
fngton Type
For catalogue and further information, ap.
ply TO l.. L. LOMAX. Prest,
aug Sim Blacksburg, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-08-03
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
81 q lege.

The sixteenth session of this institution
will commence Wednesday, September l4th.
The advertisement setting forth the TERMS
will be found in another column. The ex-
penses for the session of nine months are
$135, which places the advantages OF the
College within the reach of persons Of
limited means. In the catalogue the neces-
sary expenses are itemized, and the total
sum is as stated, and that with care can be
diminished The law authorizes the ap-
pointment of State students in the ratio OF
| double the number of members OF the
House of Delegates. The number thus
entitled to be received is two hundred
According TO. the catalogue, there were
| many vacancies during the last session.
Augusta county is entitled to four students,
but it appears, only one was IN attendance
from this county. Here is good oppor-
tunity for deserving youths of Augusta to
receive an education with special instruc-
ton in agriculture and mechanics, and to
be taught military discipline and tactics,
all for nominal charge. The County
Superintendent of Schools will instruct all
desiring to make application.
The faculty and Off GERS are gentlemen OF
attachments in their several departments,
and earnest and laborious in the discharge
of their duties. Lieut.. Jno. T. Knight.
3rd U. s. Cavalry, is detailed for special
service at the College, and is commandant
of the corps of cadets, aad instructor in
military tactics. General Lomax, the
President, is directing the affairs of the in
stitution with.good success. DR.. Martin P.
Scott, Professor of Natural History and
Veterinary Science, has heen long identi-
fed with the College, and is one Of the
most thorough qualified professors to be
found in any of our Colleges. The same
remarks will properly apply to all the
members Of the faculty, who are striving to
advance Virginia through this representa-
tive institution, specially dedicated TO her
material development.
! Hon. Waller R. Staples is the Rector,
and his associates on the Board of Visitors
are educated apd thoroughly practical bust
ness men. The people of all the State san
most earnestly unite in the hope that her
Agricultural and Mechanical College may
move forward to the early accomplishment
of the objects tor which i was founded.
| -S-s-s------z-
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SALE OF LAW OFFICE

EXECUTOR'S SALE GF LAW OFFICE
Twill on SATURDAY. the Sd DAY of SEP
TENDER. 1887. in front of the court house. in
the city of Staunton, offer for sale at public
auction the LAW OFFICE of which the late
David Fultz, died seized, now occupied by
Alex: 81. Fultz, No. Court House Alley.
TERMS Cash in hand to pay costs of sale,
and the balance upon credit of one, two and
three years. the purchaser to execute bonds
for the deferred instruments with approved Sc
curity, bearing interest from date and the IT,
tie retained as ultimate security.
This office will be sold subject to the claim
of Augusta county for ground rent at the rate
of eight dollars per annum.
]. H. FULTZ, Executor
aug 3-tds of David Fultz, decd.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-12-03
been run on Armour's plan ever since, and
the seats are all full every Sunday.

been run on Armours plan ever since, and
the seats are all full every Sunday.
In his report Postmaster General Villas
calls attention to the desire of communities
for the carrier delivery system, which, he
says, is new sentiment resulting from the
act of 1887. The Hartford Co urant thus
comments on this: The fact is that the free
delivery was popular at first and only failed
to expand when those interested in checking
it got the upper hand. Many postmasters
objected to it fearing it would iniure their
box rent receipts. Thirteen years ago it was
explicitly stated on the floor of congress that
"the postmaster-gen finds himself con-
tinually embarrassed by propositions to es-
tablish this (carrier) service in cities that
run down as low as ten thousand popula-
ton" That takes away the novelty of the
present report without robbing it of its
freshness. Nor is it the only Illustration of
the freshness of the thing. In moralizing
over the postal laws the report sententiously
remarks that 'it is almost needless to add
that no regulation or ruling could properly
attempt to alter them Indeed and of
course, and yet, as we sho wed the other day,
the new "regulations' of this administra-
ton do attempt it, though, of course, not
properly.
Few people outside of the natural gas re-
gion, said large owner of gas wells in
Washington, Pennsylvania, have any idea
what enormous proportions the gas business
has grown to. It may be said to be only
about two years old in western Pennsylvania,
and more than 300, 600 acres of land in Wash
ington and adjoining counties have been
drilled with gas wells. Nearly 15f, 1000 tons
of iron have been usedin manufacturing the
pipes through which SOC, 600, 900 cubic feet of
gas that flow from the region daily are con-
veyed to the places using it. Over $25 ZOO, 900
is invested in the business by the fourteen
organized companies that produce the bulk
of the gas. The land and wells represent an
outlay of ST, 10000 The wells now pro-
ducing are capable of doubling the quantity
now demanded for light and heat. Nearly
1000 miles of mains are required for con-
Quoting the supply to consumers. It is esti-
mated that the use of natural gas has dis
placed 25, 900 tons of coal daily in western
Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio alone. Be-
sides the wells controlled by the great gas
producing companies individual owners have
wells for the supply Of the smaller towns,
and every village and hamlet in the region
has enough natural gas running to waste
every day to abundantly supply the same
mbeI of towns of 10000 inhabitants each
with light and fuel